Benefits to Employers

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Tax Credits

Work Opportunity Tax Credit: You can earn up to a $2,400 federal tax credit per qualified individual hired through the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC). WOTC is administered by the Connecticut Department of Labor (DOL) Work Opportunity Tax Credit Unit.

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CTHires

CTHires is an employment database service system for Connecticut’s workforce. CTHires helps employers find top talent, provides a cost free means of posting job orders and allows employers to conduct focused résumé searches.

Contact Information and Location

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Eligibility for the JFES program is only determined by the Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS). Interested individuals need to be referred to the JFES program by DSS.

Anyone interested in applying for Temporary Assistance (TFA) benefits or the JFES program should contact the DSS Client Information and Benefits Center. Persons with speech or hearing difficulties should call the TDD/TTY number. Follow the prompts to get the information you need. 

DSS Client Information and Benefits Center: 
1-855-626-6632

For persons with speech or hearing difficulties: 
TDD/TTY 1-800-842-4524

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Mailing Address

Jobs First Employment Services
Department of Labor
200 Folly Brook Blvd
Wethersfield, CT 06109
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Phone, Fax, & Email

Phone: (860) 263-6789
Fax: (860) 263-6579
Email: wtw.info@ct.gov